Public opinion research released from the Delta Dental Institute found that U.S. adults were more likely to report that concerns about inflation and rising prices, rather than concerns about COVID-19, prompted them to delay oral health care. The poll found that 95% of adults agree oral health is essential to overall health. Almost 6 in […]

Women’s Equality Day: A Celebration of Female Leadership
Over 100 years ago today, the 19th amendment to the constitution was certified, granting women the right to vote. Today we recognize this important milestone in history with Women’s Equality Day. It’s not only the right to vote that we celebrate and remember each year—this day calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equity […]

5 Social Media Marketing Ideas for Insurance Brokers
For many business owners, social media marketing for their products and services isn’t a new idea. But it might be a tactic the company hasn’t really tried or understood how to use. In recent years, social media marketing has become an easy way for small companies to promote themselves without relying on large marketing departments […]

Meet the Team Behind the Teeth: Q&A with Rachel Day, Implementation Consultant at Delta Dental of Arizona
The job title “implementation consultant” might sound a little foreign to those who aren’t in the insurance industry. But folks who do this job make sure that companies large and small have everything they need to get their benefits package up and running. As such, it’s no surprise that stellar project management and communication skills […]

What is COBRA Insurance?
“COBRA” stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and is a 1985 federal law to provide relief for those who experience a job loss, or other qualifying event, allowing them to continue their existing medical, vision and dental insurance coverage for a limited period – typically 18 months after the final day of employment. In […]

Get The Most Value From Your Insurance By Visiting An In-Network Dentist
Dental insurance is a win-win for you. It saves you money on dental care now and can help you prevent more extensive and costly treatments down the road. There’s another win: You can get even more value out of your coverage by visiting an in-network dentist. We’re breaking down how this works with Delta Dental. […]

Meet the Team Behind the Teeth: Q&A with Jolean Fleck, Director of Human Resources at Delta Dental of Arizona
Many people think human resources is all about policies and procedures. But it’s more complicated than that. We sat down with our own director of human resources, Jolean Fleck, to learn about her philosophy behind talent management and why she’s more focused on employee engagement than Excel spreadsheets. JA: In a nutshell, tell us a […]

Delta Dental of Arizona Lives Its Core Values During COVID-19
Often organizations go through the exercise of establishing a list of core values. The executives and board members take up valuable time to discuss, debate, and vote on the core values for the organization. Then the list is sent to all the employees and posted on office walls – then that’s often the end of […]